Il Fornaio
545 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, CA 94040
Menu
TOMAHAWK*
serves two guests; please allow 45 minutes for preparation | 32oz tomahawk steak carved tableside | roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes
NEW YORK STEAK*
14oz new york steak | roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes
FILETTO AL VINO ROSSO*
8oz beef tenderloin | red wine reduction sauce | mixed mushrooms | mashed potatoes
GRIGLIATA DI PESCE MISTO*
fish fillet | salmon | scallops | shrimp | lemon-olive oil sauce | broccolini | baby carrots | roasted yukon gold potatoes
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA
breaded chicken breast | marinara sauce | mozzarella | spaghetti pomodoro
POLLO AI FUNGHI
chicken breast | mixed mushrooms | marsala wine sauce | roasted root vegetables & yukon gold potatoes
POLLO TOSCANO
free-range rotisserie chicken | rosemary sauce | broccolini | baby carrots | mashed potatoes
BRANZINO IN CROSTA*
mediterranean seabass | basil-panko crust | roasted tomato sauce | root vegetables | grilled polenta
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA*
norwegian salmon | lemon | extra-virgin olive oil | sautéed spinach | roasted yukon gold potatoes
CRISTINA
prosciutto di parma | fior di latte mozzarella | grana padano | mushrooms | wild arugula | white truffle oil
FRADIAVOLA
italian sausage | mushrooms | bell peppers | red onions | mozzarella | tomato sauce | spicy peperoncino
HOT HONEY CALABRESE
spicy salame | mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | hot honey
PESTO E MOZZARELLA
fior di latte mozzarella | pesto | roasted cherry tomatoes
CAPRICCIOSA
ham | artichokes | mushrooms | kalamata olives | mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano
MARGHERITA
fior di latte mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | fresh basil
INSALATA DI PERE
roasted pears | gorgonzola | candied pecans | seedless red grapes | baby lettuces | pomegranate dressing
INSALATA CESARINA
grana padano | croutons | romaine lettuce | caesar dressing
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
rotisserie chicken | spicy salami | applewood smoked bacon | fior di latte mozzarella | avocado | garbanzo beans | red onions | tomatoes | romaine lettuce | white balsamic vinaigrette
CAPRESE
fior di latte mozzarella | heirloom tomatoes | basil olive oil
INSALATA BIETOLE
organic red & gold beets | goat cheese | toasted walnuts | wild arugula | red wine vinaigrette
INSALATA REGINA | VEGAN |
couscous | avocado | capers | red onions | raisins | tomatoes | wild arugula | lemon-olive oil dressing
MINESTRONE DI VERDURE
seasonal vegetable soup
POMODORO
spaghetti | roasted tomato sauce | basil | stracciatella
PAPPARDELLE ALLA NORCINA
chicken breast | porcini & champignon mushrooms | wide egg pasta ribbons | truffle oil | grana padano-cream sauce
FUSILLONI AL PESTO
shrimp | sundried tomatoes | large corkscrew pasta | traditional pesto cream sauce
GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA
baked potato dumplings | roasted tomato sauce | basil | grana padano | fior di latte mozzarella
LINGUINE MARE CHIARO
clams | mussels | shrimp | scallops | thin pasta | roasted cherry tomato sauce | white wine | crushed red pepper
LASAGNA FERRARESE
beef, pork & veal ragu | porcini mushrooms | pasta sheets | grana padano | béchamel
RAVIOLI LUCANA
italian sausage in spinach ravioli | fresh tomatoes | spicy tomato sauce | peperoncino | stracciatella
TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
beef, pork & veal ragu | egg pasta ribbons | grana padano
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
pasta tubes | bacon | vodka-cream-tomato sauce | grana padano
CESTINO DEL PANE (serves 4)
fresh baked bread | extra-virgin olive oil | balsamic vinegar
TARTARA DI TONNO*
ahi tuna | white balsamic dressing | avocado | spring onions | micro arugula | grilled ciabatta
CAVOLFIORI | VEGAN |
roasted cauliflower | roasted garlic | rosemary olive oil
GNOCCHI GRATINATI
potato dumplings | truffled mushrooms | cream sauce | grana padano
FIORI DI ZUCCA
fried zucchini blossoms | mozzarella | parmigiano reggiano | spicy marinara
POLPETTINE
beef meatballs | tomato sauce | ricotta | grilled ciabatta
CARPACCIO*
piedmontese beef | grana padano | capers | wild arugula | lemon olive oil
BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO
burrata | prosciutto di parma | arugula | grilled ciabatta | basil olive oil
BRUSCHETTE ASSORTITE
garlic grilled ciabatta with 3 toppings: caponata | roasted cherry tomatoes | basil pesto & stracciatella
FRITTO MISTO
fried shrimp & calamari | polenta | vegetables | sage | spicy marinara
SCOOP OF GELATO
vanilla | dark chocolate | caramel sea salt | chocolate hazelnut | cranberry orange sorbet
GELATI MISTI
dark chocolate gelato | vanilla gelato | cranberry orange sorbet
SPUMONE GELATO
strawberry, chocolate hazelnut & pistachio gelato | cherries | chocolate chips | pistachios | raspberry & chocolate sauce
AFFOGATO AL CAFFÈ
espresso | vanilla gelato | whipped cream
PANNA COTTA AL LIMONE
limoncello-infused panna cotta | housemade lemon syrup | italian sponge cake
VULCANO
warm chocolate cake | creamy center | caramel sea salt gelato
CANNOLI SICILIANI
cannoli | sheep’s milk ricotta | candied orange | limoncello | bittersweet chocolate | pistachios
TIRAMISÙ
ladyfingers | mascarpone | espresso | rum | cocoa powder
HOT HONEY CALABRESE PIZZA
spicy salame | mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | hot honey
MARGHERITA PIZZA
fresh mozzarella | tomato sauce | oregano | fresh basil
TIKI TAORMINA
don q piña rum | peach purée | pineapple | lime | mint
KICKIN’ OLD FASHIONED
redemption bourbon | cynar | citrus peel | bitters | luxardo cherry
TUSCAN LEMONADE
conciere vodka | blackberry purée | lemon | soda
MARGARITA ITALIANO
herradura silver tequila | lucano limoncello | cointreau | mango purée | lime
SORRENTO KING
templeton rye whiskey | fernet-branca | vanilla | orange peel | oak wood smoke top
LA COLOMBA
conciere tequila | campari | grapefruit | lime | dehydrated citrus salt | soda
ACQUA ALTA
basil infused conciere vodka | orange blossom | lime | soda
FORNAIO HOUSE SPRITZ
aperol | bianco vermouth | lavender | sage | thyme | villa sandi prosecco
MILANO MULE
tito’s handmade vodka | fiorente elderflower liqueur | ginger beer | lime
VINI
ITALIAN & LOCAL WINE SELECTIONS
BIRRE
ITALIAN & DOMESTIC BEER SELECTIONS
APEROL SPRITZ
aperol | villa sandi prosecco | soda
PRIMAVERA SPRITZ
the botanist islay dry gin | cointreau | pineapple | dragon fruit | passion fruit | villa sandi prosecco
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
lucano limoncello | villa sandi prosecco | soda
LIMONCELLO MARGARITA
gran centenario reposado tequila | lucano limoncello | lime | agave
VOLO
maker’s mark bourbon | aperol | amaro nonino | lemon | bitters
ESPRESSO MARTINI
absolut vanilia vodka | caffè borghetti | espresso liqueur | freshly brewed espresso | vanilla
SILVER OAK
Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley
CAYMUS VINEYARDS
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley
STAGS’ LEAP WINERY
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley
THE PRISONER
Red Blend | California
GAJA CA’ MARCANDA ` PROMIS´
Super Tuscan | Toscana (Bolgheri - Bibbona)
TOMMASI
Amarone | Valpolicella Classico
VIBERTI ‘BUON PADRE’
Barolo | Piemonte
HONIG
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley
COPPOLA `DIRECTOR’S CUT´
Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley
SLICES
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa-Mendocino-San Luis Obispo
J. LOHR `LOS OSOS´
Merlot | Paso Robles
DAOU
Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles
BONANZA BY CAYMUS
Cabernet Sauvignon | California
DASHE
Zinfandel | California
ARGIANO `NON CONFUNDITOR´
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Sangiovese | Toscana
CHARLES WOODSON `INTERCEPT´
Red Blend | Paso Robles
FLOWERS
Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast
SEA SUN
Pinot Noir | California
DAVIS BYNUM
Pinot Noir | Russian River
ARGYLE
Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley
TOLAINI ` VALDISANTI´
Super Tuscan (Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc) | Toscana
CAMIGLIANO
Brunello di Montalcino | Montalcino
SERRISTORI BY MACCHIAVELLI
Chianti Classico Riserva | Poggibonsi
BOSCARELLI ` PRUGNOLO´
Rosso di Montepulciano (Sangiovese) | Toscana
IL FORNAIO
Chianti Classico | Toscana
SANTA CRISTINA
Sangiovese Blend | Toscana
TORNATORE
Etna Rosso | Sicilia
SAN SILVESTRO ` BRUMO´
Nebbiolo d’Alba | Piemonte
ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS
Rosé of Sangiovese | Sonoma County
CALAFURIA
Rosé of Negroamaro | Salento, Puglia
ROMBAUER
Chardonnay | Carneros
FAR NIENTE
Chardonnay | Napa Valley
MACROSTIE
Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast
CHALK HILL
Chardonnay | Russian River
BUGLIONI ‘GABRIELLA’
Lugana | Lake Garda, Lombardia
BORGO CONVENTI
Friulano | Collio
DONNAFUGATA ` ANTHÌLIA´
Sicilian White | Sicilia DOC